Shrink to Win: Regularization’s Role in Model Success

Overfitting? Shrink your model! Regularization prevents memorization, enabling true learning & robust success. Discover how. A central problem in machine learning is to develop algorithms that work well both on training data and on new inputs (test data). Most machine learning tasks can be generalized as the estimation of a function \(\hat{f}(X)\) that maps the … Read more

Model Distillation Explained: How DeepSeek Leverages the Technique for AI Success

Model distillation, also known as knowledge distillation, is a supervised learning technique that condenses the capabilities and thought processes of a large, pre-trained “teacher” model into a smaller “student” model. This allows the student model to achieve comparable performance to the teacher model, but at a lower cost and with faster performance. Chinese AI lab … Read more

MIMO: An Overview of Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Technology

Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) is a wireless communication technology that greatly improves data transmission and reception by using multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver. It is a fundamental component of modern wireless standards, enhancing data rates, boosting reliability, and increasing network efficiency. Here are the key aspects of MIMO: Overview of MIMO MIMO enables … Read more

Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) and Its Applications

Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) is a key performance metric in communication systems, particularly in digital modulation schemes. It quantifies the difference between the actual transmitted signal and the received signal, thereby measuring the quality of the transmitted signal. EVM is expressed as a percentage or in decibels (dB). Applications of EVM EVM is a crucial … Read more

Convolutional Codes – sliding window and shift register

Key focus : Convolutional codes: Error-correcting codes effective in noisy channels and burst error correction. Know about sliding window & shift registers and how they are used in a convolutional encoder. Linear block codes Linear block codes, like Hamming codes, are mainly employed in hard decision decoding, utilizing the inherent algebraic structure of the code … Read more

Orthogonality of OFDM

OFDM, known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, is a digital modulation technique that divides a wideband signal into several narrowband signals. By doing so, it elongates the symbol duration of each narrowband signal compared to the original wideband signal, effectively minimizing the impact of time dispersion caused by multipath delay spread. OFDM is categorized as … Read more

5G standardization – 3GPP and ITU

5G standardization: Collaborative effort between 3GPP and ITU, ensuring global interoperability and compatibility for next-gen mobile networks. ITU ITU stands for the International Telecommunication Union. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the development and coordination of international telecommunications standards and regulations. The ITU plays a crucial role in ensuring global … Read more

Bandwidth Part (BWP) in 5G NR

Key focus: Bandwidth Part (BWP): Allocates segments of spectrum for flexible resource allocation in 5G NR networks, enhancing efficiency and adaptability. Know the difference between bandwidth part and transmission bandwidth Introduction The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), in its Release 15, specified the new radio-access technology called 5G New Radio (5G NR). The 5G NR … Read more

Machine Learning Basics: A Comprehensive Introduction for Beginners

Key focus: machine learning, introduction, basics, beginners, algorithms, applications, concepts Introduction Machine learning has emerged as a groundbreaking technology that is transforming industries and reshaping our interaction with technology. From personalized recommendations to autonomous vehicles, machine learning algorithms play a pivotal role in these advancements. If you’re new to the field, this comprehensive beginner’s guide … Read more

Implementing Markov Chain in Python

Keywords: Markov Chain, Python, probability, data analysis, data science Markov Chain Markov chain is a probabilistic models that describe a sequence of observations whose occurrence are statistically dependent only on the previous ones. This article is about implementing Markov chain in Python Markov chain is described in one of the earlier posts. For better understanding … Read more